Kilkenny City has an exciting weekend coming up, when on Saturday 2nd and Sunday December 3rd, The Marble City Music Festival will come to life
The festival is the brainchild of the extraordinary violinist and Kilkenny native Patrick Rafter. According to Patrick there is an amazing welcome , with epic musicians in store on what promises to be a music lovers dream. Patrick will be joined by Irelands leading musicians including The Contempo String Quartet, Fiachra Garvey, and Rachel Factor. …
Abraham Lincoln & JFK: uncanny coincidences!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Last week The Kilkenny Observer made for interesting reading regarding the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, on November 22, 1963. I found the article: ‘25 facts about that fatal day in Dallas’ quite engaging. I think it’s fair to say that people my age …
The Magnificent Nine
PART 2 CALLAN NUNS BLAZE A TRAIL DOWN UNDER BY JOHN FITZGERALD In a letter to the Callan Convent of Mercy shortly after his meeting with the nuns, Cardinal Moran outlined the plans he had drawn up for the nine who had volunteered for the Paramatta mission: “…They will first of all have the primary …
Escort Santa through the streets of Kilkenny
Launching this Saturday 25th of November, Yulefest Kilkenny and Cycle Kilkenny are inviting children and their families to escort Santa Claus on his trip through the city centre. In what has now become tradition, Santa will arrive by boat to Canal Square, before travelling around the city and finishing on The Parade to switch on …
Celebrate with Natural Health Store – 5th birthday
Friday, December 1st Photos: Jack Moore Founded by a close-knit family of four siblings, Natural Health Store represents their shared commitment to promoting healthier living. This venture blossomed following a challenging period when one sibling faced redundancy, inspiring them to embark on this rewarding journey. Their first store opened in Wexford in December 2013, and …
Willie Mullins
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY The National Hunt Season is in full swing now, and the biggest weekend of the season so far takes place with Two Grade 1s down for decision in Punchestown. It’s a Two-Day meeting at The Kildare Track with Racing tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, with two of Willie Mullins star performers from last …
O’Loughlin’s seek to K.O. K-K!
Offaly champs ready for Noreside’s finest BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Leinster GAA AIB Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final Glenisk O Connor Park, Tullamore, Saturday 1:30 PM Referee: Sean Stack Kilcormac-Killoughey vs O`Loughlin Gaels The penultimate step in what O’Loughlin Gaels hope will lead to provincial glory see’s Brian Hogan’s men make the trip to …
Design Kilkenny 2023 – global ambition
Following on from the success of Design Kilkenny 2022, Kilkenny County Council held a second Irish Design Week event on Friday last 17th November. The conference which took place at the Parade Tower at Kilkenny Castle, examined the global impact and continuing influence of the Kilkenny Design Workshops on business, academia and entrepreneurship. Tomm Moore …
Careers Kilkenny is back on February 3rd 2024
Kilkenny County Council is delighted to announce the return of #careerskilkenny for 2024. The 2024 event will take place on Saturday February 3rd from 10am to 2pm in St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. #careerskilkenny aims to showcase the volume and variety of high-quality jobs on offer in Kilkenny city and county both now and in the …
That day in Dallas, and end of Camelot
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is one of the enduring images of modern history, when two bullets from an assassin’s rifle hit President John F Kennedy in the head and throat as his open motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. First Lady Jackie Kennedy cradling his head, the blown-away brain bleeding into …
